EASA Regulations for Airbus A330-243

11 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330-243.

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EASA AD 2026-0194

Oct 12, 2026

Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement – Abnormal Procedures – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0194 is an amendment concerning Airbus A330 models modified with the Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH Passenger to Freighter conversion under EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10063798. This directive addresses updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement related to abnormal procedures for these converted A330 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 variants modified up to Revision 41 of the STC.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330201202203223243301302303321322323341342343

EASA AD 2024-0086

Apr 12, 2024

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0086 is issued for Airbus A330-243 aircraft modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10064192, 10064600, or 10069256, specifically those converted to the MRTT configuration by Airbus Defence and Space S.A. This directive addresses a structural integrity issue in the rear fuselage at circumferential joint Frame 58 due to incomplete cold working during production. The AD mandates modification of the stringer couplings to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential catastrophic failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330243

EASA AD 2024-0014

Jan 10, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. This directive mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 9. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330201202203223223F243243F301302303321322323341342343841941

EASA AD 2023-0054

Mar 14, 2023

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, and A330-841 aeroplanes. The directive addresses a modification to the rear fuselage, specifically the circumferential joint at Frame 58, to ensure structural integrity. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330202203223243841

EASA AD 2023-0012

Jan 17, 2023

Placards and Markings — Warning Labels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202 and A330-243 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses missing warning labels on the left wing surge tank lower surface, which are critical for alerting maintenance and cargo personnel to the risk of asphyxiation due to nitrogen enriched air. This AD mandates inspection and installation of the missing placards to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330202243

EASA AD 2022-0222

Nov 21, 2022

Engine Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Lower Beam — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0222 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-743L aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam to address thermal degradation and fatigue issues that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes detailed inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330243243F341342343743L

EASA AD 2021-0250R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0250R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A330 models, including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 8, which contains system equipment maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components to prevent unsafe conditions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330201202203223223F243243F301302303321322323341342343841941

EASA AD 2022-0187

Sep 13, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0187 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 05. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330201202203223243301302303321322323341342343941

EASA AD 2018-0148R1

Apr 5, 2019

Exhaust – Thrust Reverser Lower Beam – Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0148R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam (TRU beam) due to thermal degradation and potential fatigue issues that could lead to disconnection of the thrust reverser unit. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330243243F341342343

EASA AD 2019-0042

Feb 27, 2019

Power Plant — Engine Air Inlet Cowl Acoustic Panels — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0042 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement of engine air inlet cowl acoustic panels on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The directive focuses on affected parts with Part Numbers SJ30020 and SJ30361 to prevent potential in-flight detachment of acoustic panels. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330243243F341342343

EASA SIB 2013-03

Jan 28, 2013

Seat Track Monument Fittings Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2013-03 titled 'Seat Track Monument Fittings Replacement' addresses concerns related to seat track lower attachment fittings Part Number ABS1262C010 installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330-243, and A330-343 aircraft. The bulletin informs operators about engineering static load test failures indicating these fittings may not meet required load specifications. It highlights that while Airbus-installed fittings comply with certification requirements, fittings installed via Supplemental Type Certificate modifications may pose a safety risk.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330-243
  • Airbus A330-343